Centers and Institutes

 

FAMU boasts a diverse array of centers and institutes dedicated to research, education, and community engagement, each serving a meaningful and impactful purpose.

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Center for Biological Control

Generate, apply, and transfer innovative, ecologically based solutions to pest problems affecting agriculture, natural resources, and human health while developing the human capacity for continued future innovation. 
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Center for Deliberative Democracy, Civic Engagement, and Census Information

Produces cutting edge research on public policy initiatives and voter behavior, provides voter survey services, and offers free civic education seminars to the public upon request. 
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Center for Disability Access and Resources

The Center for Disability Access and Resources provides services and academic accommodations for students of all backgrounds on campus with documented physical, psychological, and learning disabilities. 
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Center for Environmental Equity and Justice

An information resource center to increase the community, faith-based organizations, state and local government, and other interested parties' awareness of environmental justice issues in Florida and throughout the country.  
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Center for Ethnic Psychological Research and Application

A major resource at the local, state, and national levels in research, training, education, and application on issues involving behavioral/mental health, particularly of African Americans and other marginalized populations.  
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Center for International Agricultural Trade Development Research and Training

Provides the leadership for the college’s international agricultural development assistance, research and training programs in developing and emerging economies.  
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Center for Plasma Science and Technology (CePaST)

Produce world-class scientific and technological innovation in theoretical, experimental, and computational plasma physics and photonics.  
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Center for Viticulture Science and Small Fruit Research

Conduct basic and applied research and provide service that will promote the development of a viable viticulture industry in Florida 
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Center for Water Resources

A focal point for faculty research in water resources, the catalyst for developing collaborative projects, and a conduit to recruit undergraduate and graduate students and to reach out to stakeholders.  
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Center of Cyber Security (FCCS)

Focuses on education, research and development for all aspects of information security, including systems vulnerability, theory development and formalization methodologies, and mobile computing. 
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Institute for Building Sciences

To foster and coordinate projects that improve the built environment and the lives of residents. 
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Institute of Public Health

FAMU Institute of Public Health was created by the 1995 Florida Legislature with the mission of improving the health status of Florida’s poor and underserved. 
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Julian “Cannonball” and Nat Adderley Music Institute

The mission of the Julian “Cannonball” and Nathaniel “Nat” Adderley Music Institute is to propel the program upward to the highest echelons of Music Business programs – a level befitting the legacy of these celebrated musicians from FAMU. 
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Meek-Eaton Southeastern Regional Black Archives Research Center and Museum

Exploring Meek-Eaton galleries allows the visitor to embark on a journey through time, culture, and resilience. From the moment you step through the doors, you're immersed in a rich tapestry of stories, struggles, and triumphs that span centuries.  
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STEM Center for the Advancement of Learning, Achievement and Research (SCALAR)

Plays a leading role in increasing STEM retention and graduation rates by facilitating a coordinated, comprehensive, institutional-wide approach to increasing student success in STEM disciplines. 
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Small Business Development Center (Affiliate)

Helps existing and startup small businesses grow and compete in today’s global economy. Our services lead to significant job creation, investments, and economic growth throughout northwest Florida. 
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Sustainability Institute

Serves the university and its students in support of the School of The Environment, student career development, sustainability initiatives, and the President’s commitment to sustainability. 
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Brooksville Agricultural Research Environmental Research Station (BAERS)

BAERS' 3,800 acres is inhabited by many species of wildlife and plant life that are a true picture of natural art. The land was transferred to FAMU from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) in 2015. 
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Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS)

Promote research, scholarship, and community engagement focused on the rich histories, cultures, experiences, and contributions of the African Diaspora to the world. 
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Center for Faculty ADVANCEment at FAMU

To help faculty members thrive, the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) provides professional development events, programs, and resources for every career level and discipline to help enhance your teaching to educate the next generation of global leaders. 
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Center for Health Equity

Reduce cancer disparities in Blacks and Latinos and train/increase the pool of underrepresented Black and Latino scientists conducting health disparity research at UF and USC-NCCC. 
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Center for Spatial Ecology & Restoration

Foster sustainable, efficient land stewardship using innovative geospatial technology & solutions. Training the next generation of environmental professionals by engaging university students, faculty, and staff in CSER projects.  
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Center of Excellence for Indoor Air Quality

Serve as the authoritative center for studies, testing, education, and analysis of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Florida. Dedicated to ensuring the well-being of our communities by providing reliable and comprehensive information about IAQ through technology, research, and analysis. 
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Cooperative Science Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems-II

Recruit, educate, train, and graduate a new generation of scientists, particularly from underrepresented communities, in NOAA-mission aligned STEM disciplines, equipped to utilize interdisciplinary approaches to address issues confronting marine and coastal communities. 
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Cyber Policy Institute (Cyπ)

Our mission is to address policy challenges presented by the development of digital sciences and their impacts on society and humanity, conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, and produce students who will be future leaders in cyber policy.  
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Educational Research Center for Child Development (ERCCD)

Provides the constituents of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with quality childcare. Serves as a resource facility for many facets of early childhood education, including community service, and graduate research. 
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Solar Energy Solar District HQ

Student teams are challenged with designing solar systems (and storage systems, later in the Final Deliverable phase) within the challenge boundary of FAMU’s campus. 
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